The United Arab Emirates is ranked as the 35th largest economy of the world and holds the 6th largest oil reserves on the planet. It is also one of the most popular nations in terms of fast paced business growth and development.

Due to the variety of business opportunities the United Arad Emirates provides, job seekers have a higher chance of finding specific openings in relation to their talents and skills.

The UAE of seven emirates which consist of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest producers of oil from the seven.

As of 2010 the UAEâ€™s population was estimated at 8,264,070. The UAE boasts a large expatriate population with only 13% of the total population being Emiratis or UAE nationals.

UAE has become a vital point in the Middle East due to industries such as trade, oil and hospitality and tourism.

The UAE is also famous for its architecture, housing the worldâ€™s tallest skyscraper the Burj Khalifa, the worldâ€™s most luxurious building the Burj al Arab
and the Princess Tower, the worldâ€™s tallest residential building. The UAE is home to many iconic developments.

Working in the United Arab Emirates is considered quite beneficial to job seekers around the globe to the incentives offered by most employers, in most cases enforced by The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.

However these incentives differ depending on the job and the emirate you are offered the job in. Some of the incentives may include free accommodation, travelling allowances and medical insurance.

A labor card and work permit is required to work in the UAE. The process to obtain these can be handled by your employer or can be done by referring to The Ministry of Labor website for the UAE.

The process for employment within the UAE differs depending on the job. The most common process for international job seekers is to obtain a visit visa, which would later be converted to a work visa by the employer upon arrival into the UAE.

There are a number of industries available to job seekers looking to migrate to the United Arab Emirates. Some of the most popular industries include the hospitality and tourism sector, the retail sector and the information technology sector.

These are but a few industries popular in the United Arab Emirates with numerous more taking roots. The media and events industries are also rapidly developing in the UAE offering a new avenue for job seekers from around the globe.

The real estate industry went through a major boom, and after a slow down is now now recovering. Jobs in automotive, internet, media and advertising industries continue to see growth within the UAE.

With these many opportunities and more to arrive in the near future, the United Arab Emirates has become a haven for job seekers from around the globe. Tax free salary packages common to jobs in the UAE help as well.